Memphis Population

2010–2026

25

2026 projection

3.8% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Memphis. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202625-13.85%
202526+28.33%
202424-14.00%
20232500.00%
20222500.00%
202125-13.85%
20202600.00%
201926-13.70%
20182700.00%
20172700.00%

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Memphis Demographics

37.5median age

Median age

Female48.1 yrs
Male23.9 yrs

Adults

46
18 seniors · 39%28 other adults

Sex

Female 55.4% · 31Male 44.6% · 25

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 0.56 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Memphis Income

$2,499median household income

Median household income

$2,499

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$48,125

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

28.6%

About 1 in 4 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Memphis Marital Status

25% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married25%32%17%
Never married42%52%30%
Divorced17%16%17%
Widowed17%0%35%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201